Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM
Adelaide
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 10-15 yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem solving","Client relationship management","Mentoring"]

Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects, primarily road and rail, from planning and detailed design through construction delivery. Own technical quality, design governance, budgets, and program while managing senior client relationships across local and national work. Coordinate stakeholders and resolve interfaces to manage risks and ensure strong documentation quality. Support business development and mentor junior civil engineers within Adelaide-based teams serving South Australia and Australia.

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Principal Civil Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects, primarily road and rail, from planning and detailed design through construction delivery. Own technical quality, design governance, budgets, and program while managing senior client relationships across local and national work. Coordinate stakeholders and resolve interfaces to manage risks and ensure strong documentation quality. Support business development and mentor junior civil engineers within Adelaide-based teams serving South Australia and Australia.
Location: Adelaide
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, lead, and deliver civil engineering projects from planning through detailed design and delivery, owning technical quality, design management, budget, and program.
  • •Manage client relationships and represent AECOM across local and national projects.
  • •Ensure project delivery excellence through technical verification, design governance, risk management, and adherence to commercial requirements.
  • •Coordinate across disciplines and stakeholders to resolve interfaces, manage project risks, and apply quality focus to documentation and design verification.
  • •Lead and support business development activities (opportunity identification, capture planning, fee estimation, proposal preparation) and mentor junior civil engineers.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

  • •Experienced Principal Highways/Civil Engineer with a track record delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects across industries.
  • •At least 10-15 years of experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects for a variety of clients (e.g., government and defence).
  • •Strong engineering judgement with experience leading design and development.
  • •Client relationship and interpersonal skills to build and maintain senior-level client relationships.
  • •Proficiency in civil design software including DRAINS, 12D, and AutoCAD; working knowledge of Austroads and local/authority standards is an advantage.
Experience:10-15 years
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem solvingClient relationship managementMentoring
Certifications:CPEng
Languages:English
Tech Stack:DRAINS12DAutoCADAustroads

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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